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ANTiQUE FRENCH NAPOLEON III CIRCA 1850 HARDWOOD & LEATHER LIBRARY STEPS LADDER

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Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Antique French Napoleon III circa 1850 Mahogany folding library steps with green leather tread Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price These are a very decorative and functional set of Library steps, designed to sit next to a tall bookcase, whenever you put a piece like this next to a bookcase it automatically elevates it to a library! These are French as mentioned, I personally purchased and collected them from Lyon The hand hold removes and the stairs fold as mentioned for ease of storage They have been lightly restored to include a deep clean, hand condition waxed and hand polish, they maintain all the original charm and patina Dimensions Height:- With holder 140cm, Without holder 64cm Width:- 46.5cm Depth:- 60cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask Any questions please feel free to ask before you bid Condition Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description around condition Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking creasing and wear, we recommend regular waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 55.12 in (140 cm)Width: 18.31 in (46.5 cm)Depth: 23.63 in (60 cm)
  • Style:
    Napoleon III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2823336076922
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